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Subtract 50/70 from 32/25

1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 50/70

32/25 - 50/70 is 99/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 70 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    32/25 = 32 × 14/25 × 14 = 448/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/350 - 250/350 = 448 - 250/350 = 198/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/175

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